The name Elie is a boy's name of French origin meaning "Yahweh is God; God helps".

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Strongly connected to Elie Wiesel — Holocaust survivor, Nobel laureate, and author of the influential book <em>Night</em>.

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The name Elie peaked for boys at #495 in 1886. The name is most popular in New York, New York, and Florida. Elie is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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<p>Elie is a versatile name used for both boys and girls, though this entry focuses on its feminine usage. As a female name, it's often a short form of Elizabeth, Eleanor, or Ellen, originating from Hebrew elements meaning "God is my oath." In French contexts, the pronunciation (eh-LEE) gives it a particularly elegant quality. While simple, Elie has a sophisticated charm that works well internationally. The name has gained modest popularity as parents seek shorter, less fussy alternatives to traditional longer names. When used for girls, Elie offers a subtle feminine quality while maintaining a certain strength and simplicity. Its brevity makes it distinctive among more elaborate feminine names while still connecting to traditional naming heritage.</p>

The name Elie peaked for girls at #5520 in 2015. The name is most popular in California. Elie is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

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Year	US rank	Births	Per million
2014	#2,677	45	23.4
2015	#3,255	35	18.3
2016	#3,076	38	20
2017	#3,142	37	20
2018	#3,259	35	19.3
2019	#3,922	27	15
2020	#3,442	32	18.5
2021	#4,044	26	14.9
2022	#3,021	41	23.5
2023	#3,189	38	22.2
2024	#3,228	37	21.5
2025	#3,535	32	18.7

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